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Skene Family History

Skene Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire and Angus): variant of Skeen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skene family from?

You can see how Skene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skene families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 39 Skene families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Skene's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skene ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Paper Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skene. 25% of Skene men worked as a Paper Salesman and 76% of Skene women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skene were Loco Driver (retired) and Laundress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Paper Salesman
    25%
  • Student
    25%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    25%
  • Loco Driver (retired)
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • Laundress
    4%

What Skene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Skene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skene census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Skene. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Skene. For the veterans among your Skene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skene lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Skene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skene in 1959 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skene ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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